He was born in Yorklyn on June 15, 1930 son of the late Charles and Gladys R. (Sydnor) Comer. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He had worked for DuPont in Wilmington before going into the service. Once he was discharged from the service he had worked for George & Lynch and then became the manager of the Greater Wilmington Airport in New Castle with 17 years of service. After his move to Millsboro in 1980 he worked from his home with Vernon Advertising of Des Moines, Iowa.

He is a lifetime member of the Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Company and had served as president of that company. He was also a 50-year member and past master of the Armstrong Lodge No. 26 in Newport. In his spare time Bill loved making ceramics, gardening, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara L. (Pyle) Comer; a daughter, Beverly L. Moore and her husband, Michael B., of Millsboro and William H. Comer Jr. and his wife, Ginny, of Harrington; two grandchildren, Abbigail D. Irelan and her fiancé, Greg Ludwig, of Baltimore and Joshua L. Comer of Millsboro and a sister, Thelma Gabbert of Flordia.

Services were held. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Long Neck Cheer Center, 26089 Shoppes at Long Neck Blvd., Unit 7, Millsboro, Del. 19966.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Julian Lee Henry and Mary Carroll (Harris) Fisher. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City.

She is survived by three sons, William B. Hall III of Fenwick Island, Scott P. Hall of Ocean City and Julian H.L. Hall of Selbyville; a daughter, Carroll L. Ward of Dayton, Va.; a sister, Carolyn Gunning of Yardley, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Will, Corey, Russell and Carrie Hall and Brooks and Sarah Ward and Scott Gattuso and one great-granddaughter, Peyton Gattuso. She was preceded in death by her husband William Barnes Hall Jr. in 2010.

He was born in Wilmington, DE the son of Edwina (Emery) Layton and the late Caesar Rodney Layton. Peter received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from the University of Delaware and worked as an engineer up until his death. Peter enjoyed gardening, cooking, literature, world traveling and living life to the fullest. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Lauren Copans.

He is survived by his mother Edwina Emery Layton, of Milford; one sister Barbara Cheyney, of Ocean View; one brother Caesar R. Layton and his wife Nitara, of Washington, D.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Ave., Milford. Contributions may be made to the Delaware S.P.C.A. - Sussex Chapter, 22918 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, Del. 19947

Robert Walter Lawson

MILLSBORO – Robert Walter Lawson, 92, of Millsboro died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

He was born on July 4, 1921 in Millsboro to the late Harvey and Blanche Phillips Lawson. He had one brother, Norman; and three sisters, Irene, Anna, and Doris, all of whom have preceded him. He served in the US Army during World War II. He graduated from Goldey-Beacon College with a degree in business. He married his wife, Betty J. White, who survives him, in 1951 in Wilmington. Together they raised three children. He owned and operated Lawson’s Oil Service, and was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church. He was also formerly a member of the American Legion Post 28, the Lion’s Club, and the Elks.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Robert Lawson Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Millsboro; Keith Lawson of Frankford; and Craig Lawson also of Millsboro. He has five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriot Drive, Milford, Del. 19963.

She was born in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Roland and Margaret (Harrigan) Kezer. She was a secretary at the CIA and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.

She is survived by three sons, Charles F. Murray Jr. of Crosby, Texas, Scott P. Murray of College Park, Md. and Mark G. Murray of Selbyville and a granddaughter, Karly Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Murray Sr. on Dec. 8, 2013 and her brother John Kezer.

Services were held. Donations may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5700 St. Bernard Drive, Riverdale, Md. 20737.